Vicki Shadd

Education

M.A. Education (Special Education), California State University, Sacramento

B.A. Physical Education, Minor Industrial Arts, California State University, Chico

Administrative Services Credential

Life Credential Special Education (Learning Handicapped), Physical Education, Supplementary Authorization Industrial Arts 

Areas of Expertise

• Special Education program
• Administration - behavior - collaboration
• At Risk Youth
• Interagency Collaboration
• Secondary Transition

Biography

Vicki's current work is in the following areas: 1. supporting teacher candidates, schools, programs and staff in understanding that Special Education is a service not a place. 2. Transitioning the IEP process to an asset-based approach. 3. Inclusion and a sense of belonging for all students. 4. Person Centered Planning. 5. Not underestimating individuals with disabilities and 5 growth mindset. Resources that Vicki is using to support her work in these areas are current research, changing expectations at the state level, National Associations focused on Secondary Transition and the new teacher credential trunk. 

Awards

Member of the Glenn County Educators Hall of Fame

Affiliations

Vice President, California Transition Alliance

Member, California Community of Practice on Secondary Transition 

Grants and Contracts Awarded

Written, awarded, implemented and evaluated national, state, regional and local grants.

Publications and Presentations

Presenter at the Bridge to the Future State Institutes I, II, III, IV, V Asset Development, Self Advocacy, Individual Education Plan IEP development, Student Led IEPS.